With the kaolin clay to kill stinkbugs, will the soap burn my plants?

Question

I have used dish soap to kill spider mites by washing the underside of leaves with soap and water. One time I did not rinse it well enough and killed my tomatoes. Is this a small enough amount (2 tsp) to 2 gallons of water with the kaolin that it won’t burn the plants? It sounds great to leave the kaolin on the leaves but am worried about the soap.

Answer 1

It is always best to test on a small portion of the plant beforehand. This article tells how to mix soap and water with kaolin clay.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/kaolin-clay-insect-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm